Same Montville Township man arrested for allegedly operating two active meth labs in less than a week

The Geauga County Sheriff’s Office discovered a methamphetamine lab in Montville Township on July 1 and arrested a man less than a week after he was arrested for allegedly operating a different meth lab.

On June 25, the Sheriff’s Office arrested 30-year-old Anthony J. Garey, of Montville after finding a large bag of marijuana on the front seat of his vehicle during a traffic stop. When they searched the vehicle, they found an active meth lab, according to a Geauga County Sheriff’s Office news release.

As a result of this incident, Garey was charged with fourth-degree felony aggravated drug trafficking, as well as a speeding violation for allegedly driving 80 mph in a 55 mph zone, which initiated the traffic stop. He was arraigned on June 26 and posted bond the next day of $500.

A preliminary hearing was set for July 2, according to Chardon Municipal Court records.

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Then, on July 1 at about 3:30 p.m., Sheriff’s Office detectives went to Garey’s home at 16852 Whitney Road to meet with him about the previous arrest. At that time, detectives allegedly discovered another active meth lab at the home, according to the news release.

“The detectives neutralized the lab and cleaned the chemicals up. Montville and Hambden Fire Departments assisted at the scene,” the release stated.

Garey was arrested and charged with a second-degree felony count of illegal manufacturing of drugs. Orwell resident Brittani L. Roberts, 29, also was arrested at the scene and charged with the same crime, according to Chardon Municipal Court records.

Roberts had bond set at $20,000 cash or surety, while Garey was given no opportunity for bond. A preliminary hearing for both Roberts and Garey is set for July 11.

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